026 - Beating impulse spending and shopping addiction with guest Maddy Alexander-Grout

Decluttering Untangled with Heather Tingle : How to declutter when you're overwhelmed, ADHD or Autistic

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Summary

In this episode, Heather Tingle interviews Maddie Alexander-Grout, an ADHD money specialist, about shopping addiction and impulsive spending. Maddie shares her personal experience of getting into £40,000 of debt and how she managed to get herself out of it. They discuss the challenges of impulse spending and provide tips on how to counteract it, such as keeping a spending log, separating emotions from purchases, and making it harder to spend by using cash or unlinking cards from online platforms. They also emphasise the importance of conscious spending and setting strict rules for shopping.
In this conversation, Heather and Maddy discuss strategies for managing impulsive spending and budgeting for individuals with ADHD. They emphasise the importance of delayed gratification, conscious spending, and creating a budget that works for you. They also discuss the role of decluttering in improving mental health and reducing the urge to shop. Maddy shares her personal experiences and provides practical tips for overcoming spending challenges. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for self-awareness, mindset shifts, and finding strategies that work for each individual's unique circumstances.
Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Guest Expert

08:40
Tips for Countering Impulsive Spending

12:36
Maddie's Journey to Financial Stability

23:42
Setting Rules for Shopping and Budgeting

27:14
Gamifying Your Life and Selling to Buy

32:26
Recognising the Link Between ADHD and Money Problems

39:43
Avoiding Triggers and Changing Mindset
Maddy Alexander-Grout can be found on TikTok @madaboutmoneyofficial, or on Instagram @maddytalksmoney. Her app is @madaboutmoney.
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